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1997 F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has branded it “odd” that McLaren claimed the Drivers title was “always secondary” to the Constructors’ Championship.
In the last Grand Prix in Brazil, Lando Norris’ chances of winning the title took a hit when he went from pole position to sixth, while Max Verstappen claimed victory from 17th on the grid. Verstappen now leads the championship by 62 points with three races left, with the opportunity to clinch the title this weekend in Las Vegas. Although McLaren is in a good position to end their long championship drought in the Constructors’ standings, some critics, like Villeneuve, argue that the team’s focus should be on the Drivers’ Championship, which is seen as the ultimate prize in Formula 1. The opinion is split on whether McLaren’s strategy has been beneficial to Norris this season, with some believing Verstappen is likely to secure the championship in a deserving manner. Regardless of the outcome, this season has been seen as a great championship with an unexpected fight between Red Bull and Max Verstappen, making the championship battle exciting until the end.
